who needs an editor | Lillie Ammann, Writer and Editor

Question from a Reader: Part 1 — Do I Need an Editor?

February 22, 2014February 19, 2014 by Lillie

Recently, I received this question from a reader: After reading your Ten Tips to Impress an Acquisition Editor, I have a question: My question centers on what an acquisition editor expects when he or she receives a manuscript. I understand that if I was submitting a book to an agent or publisher that they would … Read more

Who Needs an Editor?

June 12, 2013June 13, 2006 by Lillie

Some writers hesitate to admit they need the help of an editor because they think it reflects negatively on their writing ability. “A good writer shouldn’t need an editor,” they think. Aspiring writers hoping to have their stories or articles published may think editing is the job of the publisher’s editorial staff. Businesspeople preparing proposals, manuals, … Read more